Wear it purple day empowers LGBTQIA+ youth to dream big and share “your passion, your pride” with Australia on A0 august 2024, ‘wear it purple day’ will unite LGBTQIA+ youth and allies to shine a glorious light on the thousands of schools, community organisations, universities, and workplaces that are coming together to create a more inclusive future for all Australians. By wearing purple, Australians demonstrate to rainbow young people that they are celebrated and respected, acknowledging all have the right to be proud of who they are and who they are becoming. Originally founded by students in response to global stories of teenagers taking their own lives due to bullying and harassment, wear it purple day has become an international movement of love and support.

Press release excerpt from WearItPurple.org

Local Community Event

There will be a local event open to the community to celebrate Wear It Purple day. With live music, a guest speaker and a panel of young people, free morning tea and activities, artwork on display and local Not-For-Profit organisations present, the theme ‘your passion, your pride’ will be vibrant.

Where: GOTAFE Common Grounds Café

When: 10.30am to 12.30pm, Friday 30th August 2024

Cost: Free